Greetings from NZ. I grew up in Leicester and we would bike over to Nuneaton especially to see the double header holiday fortnight specials 1959/60. Got very excited to see a Semi and a Brit double heading towards us but as they got closer turned out to be a spotters dream. It was 46225 and 71000 - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester - a match made in heaven.
Tears in my eyes, what a beautiful sight such splendour, used to watch the Brits on their way through Coventry station great fun for us gang of kids sixty plus years ago. Thanks for the memories & superb footage!
Thanks for posting so smartly - only just finished watching it live at Kidderminster on Railcam! Agree Britannia looks stunning, really well turned out. Now I need to find some footage of the two Jubilees on 1Z39, managed to miss it live online. Thanks again for the great footage.
I have noticed, not only with Britannia, but with many other steam ;locomotives that there is for the most part a diesel locomotive at the rear of the train. Why is this?
The diesel does multiple jobs while it sits innocuously on the back:- 1. It acts as 'insurance' in case of mechanical failure - It's important to remember that the last steam loco's were built over 60 years ago, and even when they are new, steam engines are tricky mistresses to master. 2. It often provides an electrical supply to the train. The coach lighting was originally supplied by batteries that were charged by dynamo's connected to the bogies, and heating came from the steam loco itself - but the diesel can usually provide both if needed (ETH & ETS). 3. It can provide additional motive power as many of these tours put as many coaches on as they can fill - and even with such a powerful beast at the front, a little help on steep gradients can make the load much easier to handle. 4. For practical and financial reasons, ECS (empty coaching stock) positioning moves are often carried out by the diesel, which saves putting extra wear onto the steam engine. Halfway through the day, the steamer generally has to sit idle for several hours while the passengers indulge themselves in chips, ice-creams and beer at the destination they're visiting, so having the diesel available for positioning the stock for the return journey is more practical. There are a few other operational reasons, but basically that class 47 on the back is just out on a jolly.
It is an unfortunate fact that diesels are appearing on more and more “steam” excursions these days, which is frustrating. In this case however it is justified as the loco is on trial after major work. Let’s hope next time we see it in action it will be unassisted.
@@struck2soon Some operators use a carriage modified to carry a generator for the electric train heating (ETH) which is required for those air con Mk II ones that are in use on some sets, and for the rest of it in cold conditions, if steam heating is out of use, otherwise a diesel loco will be doing that job. A somewhat heavy generator unit, though, if that’s all it is there for!
@@LancashireAndYorkshire and also have to do with regulations. Network rail wont allow steam locomotive to run backwards in the mainline, thats why you see dieses like a class 47 behind
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Absolutely pristine. Looking and sounding amazing. Well done to the crew, you have turned out a machine to be proud of.
Greetings from NZ. I grew up in Leicester and we would bike over to Nuneaton especially to see the double header holiday fortnight specials 1959/60. Got very excited to see a Semi and a Brit double heading towards us but as they got closer turned out to be a spotters dream. It was 46225 and 71000 - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester - a match made in heaven.
.....what a beautiful beast from the past...
Thank you
We just did the trip with 70000 to Cardiff, via Stafford of course,on 4th May.
A Grand Day Out Well organised, and she looked wonderful.
Looking absolutely stunning!!
Thanks for sharing.
Al.
Tears in my eyes, what a beautiful sight such splendour, used to watch the Brits on their way through Coventry station great fun for us gang of kids sixty plus years ago.
Thanks for the memories & superb footage!
Thanks Peter - Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Simply...a stunning locomotive..hats off to all those involved .. never seen her looking so good?
Thanks for posting so smartly - only just finished watching it live at Kidderminster on Railcam! Agree Britannia looks stunning, really well turned out. Now I need to find some footage of the two Jubilees on 1Z39, managed to miss it live online. Thanks again for the great footage.
Thanks… Check back tonight - I’m on my way to see them now 😀👍
This engine never fails to fascinate me as it always had in BR days.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing the experience 👏👏👏
What strikes me is that this loco does not look out of place in 2022. It looks so "modern".
Beautiful.
Takes me back when my dad used to drive these beasts
I bet a few of us wished that our dad's had driven these wonderful engines.
cool upload my friend 👍 😎 greetings from Ireland 👍
She’s looking awesome, and the 47 is tops . Always an emu or dmu to pinch some departure time . 🤣
Great video again mate 👍
Thanks Dan - Much appreciated 👍
@@trainsplanes your welcome ☺
beautifull train.
Good shots. Shame about the unit photobombing it!. Coach No6 looks a bit low on it's springs, is that out of normal or knackered?
Magnificent Beast :)
I have noticed, not only with Britannia, but with many other steam ;locomotives that there is for the most part a diesel locomotive at the rear of the train. Why is this?
The diesel does multiple jobs while it sits innocuously on the back:-
1. It acts as 'insurance' in case of mechanical failure - It's important to remember that the last steam loco's were built over 60 years ago, and even when they are new, steam engines are tricky mistresses to master.
2. It often provides an electrical supply to the train. The coach lighting was originally supplied by batteries that were charged by dynamo's connected to the bogies, and heating came from the steam loco itself - but the diesel can usually provide both if needed (ETH & ETS).
3. It can provide additional motive power as many of these tours put as many coaches on as they can fill - and even with such a powerful beast at the front, a little help on steep gradients can make the load much easier to handle.
4. For practical and financial reasons, ECS (empty coaching stock) positioning moves are often carried out by the diesel, which saves putting extra wear onto the steam engine. Halfway through the day, the steamer generally has to sit idle for several hours while the passengers indulge themselves in chips, ice-creams and beer at the destination they're visiting, so having the diesel available for positioning the stock for the return journey is more practical.
There are a few other operational reasons, but basically that class 47 on the back is just out on a jolly.
It is an unfortunate fact that diesels are appearing on more and more “steam” excursions these days, which is frustrating. In this case however it is justified as the loco is on trial after major work. Let’s hope next time we see it in action it will be unassisted.
@@struck2soon Some operators use a carriage modified to carry a generator for the electric train heating (ETH) which is required for those air con Mk II ones that are in use on some sets, and for the rest of it in cold conditions, if steam heating is out of use, otherwise a diesel loco will be doing that job. A somewhat heavy generator unit, though, if that’s all it is there for!
network rail has a regulation where steam locomotives cant run backwards, thats why you see diesel like say a class 47 behind
Although I still prefer it to have the original smoke deflectors and early crest I can’t deny the finish looks breath taking
why is the class 47 engine running.?good video,Brittania looks great
It’ll be providing in-train power and also helping to give Britannia a hand on any inclines.
"Rule Brtannia" nothing else to say
The poor old steam loco has to have a 47 on the rear to give it a helping hand.
And people pay lots of money for rides on supposed steam trains, when their is a diesel clearly pushing. I certainly wouldn't, it's a Con !!!
As far as I’m aware, those 47s are used for heating and braking. Do correct me if I’m wrong though, I’m not exactly an expert in railtour operation.
@@LancashireAndYorkshire and also have to do with regulations. Network rail wont allow steam locomotive to run backwards in the mainline, thats why you see dieses like a class 47 behind